2021-onward UK Conservative government avoided spending review, leading to financial uncertainties and spending discrepancies.
UK civil servant Simon Case has criticized the previous Conservative government for failing to conduct a spending review since 2021, contributing to financial uncertainty. In a letter to shadow chancellor Jeremy Hunt, Case indicated this lack has resulted in significant spending discrepancies. Chancellor Rachel Reeves has accused the Conservatives of leaving a £22 billion "black hole" in public finances, which Hunt has dismissed as "bogus." The situation has prompted scrutiny of the Treasury's budget information.
September 03, 2024
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